Difference between revisions of "Alfa Romeo 33"
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| − | During its 11 year lifespan the | + | !colspan=2 style="color: white; background: darkgreen;"|Alfa Romeo 33 |
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| − | The | + | |width="40%"|Manufacturer:||[[Alfa Romeo]] |
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| + | |Production:||[[1983]]-[[1994]] | ||
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| + | |Body Styles:||[[FF layout|FF]] [[compact car|compact]] 5-door [[hatchback]] & [[station wagon]] | ||
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| + | |Predecessors:||[[Alfa Romeo Alfasud]] | ||
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| + | |Successors:||[[Alfa Romeo 145|Alfa Romeo 145/146]] | ||
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| + | |Competitors:||[[Ford Escort]]<br>[[Volkswagen Golf]] | ||
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| + | The '''Alfa Romeo 33''' was a [[compact car|compact]] automobile produced by the [[Italy|Italian]] manufacturer [[Alfa Romeo]] between [[1983]] and [[1994]]. | ||
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| + | The car was essentially an evolution of its predecessor, the [[Alfa Romeo Alfasud|Alfasud]], which was based on the same floorplan and mechanicals. Launched in 1983 as a 5-door hatchback, and a [[station wagon]] version initially badged Giardinetta, later badged SportWagon) was introduced the following year. Both the hatchback and station wagon were styled by [[Pininfarina]]. The 33 became reknowned for its nimble handling and powerful Boxer engines, but also became equally well-known for its unreliable electrics (a frequent complaint on Italian cars in general at the time). | ||
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| + | During its 11 year lifespan the 33 saw two restyles: a mild one in 1987, when the 1.7 litre engine was introduced, and a much more extensive one in 1990, with a heavily restyled exterior (in line with the new Alfa "family look" established by the flagship [[Alfa Romeo 164|164]]), a revised interior, and the 1.7 litre engine upgraded to a 137 bhp 16 valve version. | ||
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| + | The 33 was discontinued in [[1994]] and replaced by the [[Alfa Romeo 145|Alfa Romeo 145 and 146]], which used the same Boxer engines but built around an entirely new platform based on the [[Fiat Tipo]]. | ||
| − | ==Single | + | ==Engines== |
| − | *1.3 79bhp | + | ===Single carburettor=== |
| − | *1.5 85bhp | + | *1.3, 79bhp |
| + | *1.5, 85bhp | ||
| − | ==Twin | + | ===Twin carburettor=== |
*1.3 86bhp | *1.3 86bhp | ||
*1.5 95bhp | *1.5 95bhp | ||
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*1.7 118bhp | *1.7 118bhp | ||
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*1.4 88bhp (some markets under 1.3 logo) | *1.4 88bhp (some markets under 1.3 logo) | ||
*1.5 95bhp | *1.5 95bhp | ||
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*1.8 TD 83bhp (3 Cyl) | *1.8 TD 83bhp (3 Cyl) | ||
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[[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|33]] | [[Category:Alfa Romeo vehicles|33]] | ||
Revision as of 15:26, 21 November 2005
| Alfa Romeo 33 | |
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| Manufacturer: | Alfa Romeo |
| Production: | 1983-1994 |
| Body Styles: | FF compact 5-door hatchback & station wagon |
| Predecessors: | Alfa Romeo Alfasud |
| Successors: | Alfa Romeo 145/146 |
| Competitors: | Ford Escort Volkswagen Golf |
The Alfa Romeo 33 was a compact automobile produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 1983 and 1994.
The car was essentially an evolution of its predecessor, the Alfasud, which was based on the same floorplan and mechanicals. Launched in 1983 as a 5-door hatchback, and a station wagon version initially badged Giardinetta, later badged SportWagon) was introduced the following year. Both the hatchback and station wagon were styled by Pininfarina. The 33 became reknowned for its nimble handling and powerful Boxer engines, but also became equally well-known for its unreliable electrics (a frequent complaint on Italian cars in general at the time).
During its 11 year lifespan the 33 saw two restyles: a mild one in 1987, when the 1.7 litre engine was introduced, and a much more extensive one in 1990, with a heavily restyled exterior (in line with the new Alfa "family look" established by the flagship 164), a revised interior, and the 1.7 litre engine upgraded to a 137 bhp 16 valve version.
The 33 was discontinued in 1994 and replaced by the Alfa Romeo 145 and 146, which used the same Boxer engines but built around an entirely new platform based on the Fiat Tipo.
Engines
Single carburettor
- 1.3, 79bhp
- 1.5, 85bhp
Twin carburettor
- 1.3 86bhp
- 1.5 95bhp
- 1.5 105bhp
- 1.7 118bhp
Fuel injection
- 1.4 88bhp (some markets under 1.3 logo)
- 1.5 95bhp
- 1.7 110bhp (IE)
- 1.7 16v 137 - 132bhp (QV)
- 1.8 TD 83bhp (3 Cyl)